A patient with adrenal hypofunction has a known aldosterone deficiency and has been prescribed Fludrocortisone (Florinef) . The patient asks you how this drug works to treat this problem. What is your best response?
A) "This drug acts like natural aldosterone in the body."
B) "This drug permits potassium to be retained in the body."
C) "This drug acts to retain glucose for action within the body."
D) "This drug permits the excretion of sodium from the body."
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